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Taking the Fuss out of Fizz: A story of innovation
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Guy Tipton and Cyril Meagher, founders of BrewWizz, develop innovative products that are improving the craft brewing process all over the world.
2020: A Year of Pivots
Friday, January 15, 2021
As we kick off 2021, we’re reflecting on 2020: the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the uplifting business community stories we shared throughout the tumultuous year.
From passion to product: Sohma Naturals brings natural skincare to the world
Monday, December 14, 2020
A manufacturer based out of Digby, Nova Scotia, Sohma Naturals has been producing organic skincare products since 2018.
Ven-Rez looks to grow through e-commerce with help from SBDP
Friday, January 31, 2020
You may not be surprised to learn the Toronto Public Library system is the busiest urban public library system in the world. In 2018, there were more than 17.5 million visits to its 100 branches. What you may not know is most of the library’s shelving was manufactured here in Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
Top Nova Scotia reads of 2019
Thursday, January 16, 2020
2019 was a busy year in Nova Scotia. We celebrated new trade deals, launched programs, recognized Nova Scotia businesses making waves, and shared their stories. Here are the top reads of 2019:
Igniting entrepreneurship across Nova Scotia
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Let’s say you need help growing your business, or you have an idea for starting one. Where do you start? You know there are support organizations that can help – but which one? With so many options, it can seem overwhelming at first – especially if you live in a rural area where offices might be geographically spread out. This is where Ignite Labs comes in.
Compass Distillers Launches “Thank You” Boston Tree Gin
Monday, November 25, 2019
This year, the Nova Scotia tradition of sending a tree to Boston has been infused with a new idea — an exclusive gin distilled from the tree itself.
From the 1960s to today: Scotian Gold investing in innovation
Thursday, November 7, 2019
The first video game console. The first computer mouse. The laser. All hallmark inventions from the 1960s that laid the groundwork for countless future advancements. And for a small business in the small town of Coldbrook, the era is a reminder of an advancement made here in the province’s agricultural industry – in a technology you may have never heard of but have certainly benefitted from.
Notre-Dame: Rebuilding a Legend
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
How a Nova Scotia film crew documented the historic Notre-Dame reconstruction for international audiences.
Hutchinson Maple Products: Bringing sweetness to the world
Sunday, September 1, 2019
When Hutchinson Maple Products goes to Anuga 2019 in Cologne, Germany, this October, they’ll be sharing specialty Nova Scotia sweetness with some serious food lovers. Anuga is the world’s largest food trade show, hosting more than 7,400 exhibitors and around 165,000 visitors.